§ 41.2-203. Staggered Term.

 Councilmen shall be elected to serve staggered terms of four (4) years each and until each of their successors qualifies. At the first municipal election subsequent to the adoption of this charter, the offices of the four (4) councilmen whose terms are then expiring shall be filled. At the next municipal election, the offices of the three (3) councilmen whose terms are then expiring shall be filled. Thereafter, at each municipal election four (4) and then three (3) councilmen shall be elected as the case may be. Their terms of office shall begin on the first Monday in January next following their election.